Dr. Wade Faerber, DO
Orthopaedic Surgery
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Office Address
4234 RIVERWALK PKWY STE 200, Riverside, CA 92505-3312
Phone
Counties Served
Riverside County
Credential
DO — QME Certified
About Dr. Wade Faerber
Dr. Wade Faerber is a fellowship-trained, board-certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in sports medicine. He has been in practice since 1992 and is based in Riverside, California. He served as Clinical Instructor for the Riverside CC/PA program, developed and maintained an Orthopedic PA Fellowship program since 2005, and served as Orthopedics Department Chairman at Riverside County Regional Medical Center. He is affiliated with Arrowhead Orthopaedics.
Education & Board Certifications
- BS Biology, State University of New York at Oneonta (1982)
- DO, New York College of Osteopathic Medicine, New York Institute of Technology (1986)
- Orthopedic Surgery Residency, Cuyahoga Falls Hospital / Ohio University (1991)
- Sports Medicine Fellowship, Saint Joseph's Hospital, Chicago, IL (1992)
Languages Spoken
About Orthopaedic Surgery QME Evaluations
Orthopaedic Surgery QME evaluations address musculoskeletal injuries arising from workplace accidents, repetitive strain, and cumulative trauma. The evaluating orthopaedic surgeon assesses fractures, joint damage, spinal disorders, and soft-tissue injuries to determine causation, treatment needs, and permanent impairment under the AMA Guides.
Under California workers' compensation law ( LC §139.2), QME physicians must meet qualification standards set by the Division of Workers' Compensation and must follow the AMA Guides to the Evaluation of Permanent Impairment, 5th Edition (2001), for impairment ratings.
Common Conditions Evaluated
Workers' Compensation in Riverside County
Dr. Wade Faerber serves workers' compensation cases in Riverside County, California. Each county has its own WCAB district office that handles workers' compensation disputes and hearings.
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of cases does Dr. Wade Faerber evaluate as a QME?
A Orthopaedic Surgery QME evaluation involves a comprehensive review of medical records, a clinical examination, and a written report addressing causation, treatment needs, and permanent impairment. The evaluating physician follows the AMA Guides to the Evaluation of Permanent Impairment, 5th Edition (2001), as required by California workers' compensation law.
Where is Dr. Wade Faerber's office located?
Dr. Wade Faerber's office is located at 4234 RIVERWALK PKWY STE 200, Riverside, CA 92505-3312. The office serves workers' compensation evaluations for Riverside County.
What are Dr. Wade Faerber's board certifications?
Dr. Wade Faerber holds the following board certifications: Board Certified, Orthopaedic Surgery, Sports Medicine, Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine. Board certification demonstrates that a physician has met rigorous standards in their specialty beyond basic medical licensure.
What is Dr. Wade Faerber's education and training background?
Dr. Wade Faerber's training includes: BS Biology, State University of New York at Oneonta (1982); DO, New York College of Osteopathic Medicine, New York Institute of Technology (1986); Orthopedic Surgery Residency, Cuyahoga Falls Hospital / Ohio University (1991); Sports Medicine Fellowship, Saint Joseph's Hospital, Chicago, IL (1992). This training provides the clinical foundation for conducting independent medical evaluations in orthopaedic surgery workers' compensation cases.
How many years of experience does Dr. Wade Faerber have?
Dr. Wade Faerber has approximately 33 years of medical experience. As a QME-certified orthopaedic surgery physician, this clinical experience informs evaluations of injury causation, treatment appropriateness, and permanent impairment in workers' compensation cases.
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